It felt like I beat the virus: Shiva Thapa talks about record 5th Asian medal
All he felt after being assured of it was a “sense of triumph over that wretched coronavirus.”
The 27-year-old became the most successful Indian boxer in the history of the tournament by advancing to the semifinals of the ongoing edition in Dubai. His first was a gold in 2013, followed by a bronze in 2015, a silver in 2017 and another bronze in 2019.
“Wow! I didn’t really know that it would mean so much statistically,” the seasoned boxer said from Dubai as he geared up for the 64kg category semifinal clash against defending champion Bakhodur Usmonov of Tajikistan on Friday.
ISSUE DATE: May 10, 2021
UPDATED: May 1, 2021 21:01 IST
Boxer Amit Panghal (in blue)
When the nationwide lockdown was announced last year, Deepika Kumari found herself stranded at her fiancé (now husband) Atanu Das’s home in Kolkata. The two archers had qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, but found their preparations had ground to an abrupt halt. For a few days, they tried yoga and indoor exercises. Deepika kept busy shooting at a target three metres away. She even attempted running on the rooftop, but stopped after suffering a back injury.
Down in Chennai, paddler G. Sathiyan decided to follow a regime designed by strength and conditioning coach Ramji Srinivasan. He used water bottles, chairs and school bags to maintain fitness levels. Soon after, the lockdown was lifted and the athletes were back to the grind. But going by the past few months of training and competition, it is clear that these Olympics are likely to unfold under the most extraordinary circumstances.
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Boxing: Mohammed Hussamuddin reaches semi-finals at Boxam International, Amit Panghal bows out
The Commonwealth Games bronze-winner defeated Italian Simone Spada 5-0 to make the last-four stage. Updated Mar 04, 2021 · 10:13 pm Mohd Hussamuddin (red) | BFI
Mohammed Hussamuddin (57kg) advanced to the semi-finals to be assured of a medal but world championship silver-medallist Amit Panghal (52kg) on Thursday bowed out of the 35th Boxam International Boxing Tournament in Castellon, Spain after being upstaged in the last-eight stage.
Commonwealth Games bronze-winner Hussamuddin (57kg) defeated Italian Simone Spada 5-0 to make the last-four stage, where he will take on Panama’’s Orlando Martinez.
However, it was curtains for the Olympic-bound Panghal after a split decision loss to European Games champion Gabriel Escobar.